Doctor insights on:
Causes Of Capillary Fragility

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Probably not:
Red streaks in the skin may be from infected lymph. You at least have inflammation. You could try putting cold packs on the area, but if it doesn't go away you should see a doctor to get the condition diagnosed and treated.
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Hematology:
Hi member503, Regarding your question, hematologists are doctors that specialize in diseases of the blood and blood vessels. I would also note that it is not always necessary to go directly to a hematologist immediately unless you prefer to. The initial work up for the issues you are describing are also within the scope of practice of an internal medicine doctor. Hope that answer was helpful.
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Not necessarily:
Straining, being on nsaids like aspirin, ibuprofen, trauma, hypertension and heavy lifting would be risk factors. If there is frequent bleeding, or easy bruising/bleeding then ask your doctor for more workup.
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Genetic Skin Problem:
People who have very fragile skin that bruises easily without being on blood thinners or age-related may have one of several genetic conditions that cause skin fragility. The most common cause like this is ehlers danlos syndrome. This is caused by a defect in the production of collagen in the skin and possibly other parts of the body (like blood vessels or joints) see your doctor.
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Heredity, age:
Some are just born with small veins, and aging thins the skin and there is easy bruisability, and the veins become fragile. Obesity tends to hide veins making iv/venipuncture difficult. Try using heat, patting of area lightly with the hand as means to plump up veins for access.
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Chromosome defect:
Patients with fragile x have a defective x chromosome. There are several variants, and not all cells may be affected. It is full disease only in males, but females can be carriers. It is a genetic disorder, but it often just occurs without warning. Affected boys can vary from normal to severe retardation and autism. There is no cure.
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Gene mutation:
Fragile x syndrome is due to a mutation within the fmr1 gene on x chromosome. Part of the gene gets repeated too many times. It is the most common genetic cause of intellectual disability. Please see: http://www. Ncbi. Nlm. Nih. Gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0002633/ and http://www. Fragilex. Org/ for more information.
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Genetic:
Fragile x is caused by just one defective gene. This gene also known as fmr1, shuts it self down and fails to produce a protein. The incidence is 1 in 4000 males and 1 in 6-8000 females have it is the most common cause of inherited mental disability-.
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Many causes:
They can be environmental- prolonged use of nail polishes, repeated washings/water exposure (think dishpan nails vs hands) and due to medical reasons such as forms of anemia, injury, circulatory changes and other medical reasons. Talk to your doctor about this for a proper diagnosis and treatment options.
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Painful genitals:
I am not 100% sure I understand your question - but it sounds like you are asking about a continually painful penile lesion. I think a urologist needs to see that - and probably perform a biopsy to determine what is the problem. I once saw a case of Paget's disease of the genitals which should be on the differential diagnosis here. http://www. Jmedicalcasereports. Com/content/3/1/4
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See a doctor:
Answers on HealthTap aren't intended for individual treatment, prescription or diagnosis. In addition, this needs to be directly examined in order to even entertain possibilities.
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No one knows.:
The theory is that these hemangioma of babies are from pieces of placenta that have broken off during pregnancy. This is because the hemangiomas stain for a protein called glut-1 that is only found in placenta. They are more commonly found in premature babies.
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Air embolus:
An air embolus can occur with severe coughing and a damaged lung - the pressure from the cough can force air into the pulmonary vein, which can cause stroke -like symptoms. Immediate treatment is to assume a heads-down, lying on left side posture (helps prevent the bubbles from going to the brain) + Oxygen. Immeidate Hyperbaric treatments can cure the stroke symptoms.
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